SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR II

The Supply Chain Coordinator II plays a pivotal role in optimizing inventory management and procurement processes within our organization. Leveraging expertise in supply chain coordination, this role is responsible for maintaining item records, orchestrating with vendors, and internal stakeholders to streamline inventory levels, and ensuring our supply chain meets the demands of manufacturing. Key responsibilities include expediting orders, negotiating pricing with suppliers, evaluating new supply sources, and monitoring supplier performance. Essential Job Functions Maintain Item Master/Branch records in ERP system with planning codes. Coordinate with vendors and internal resources to optimize inventory levels & lot sizes, minimizing unnecessary, or slow-moving inventory. Manage system dates for assigned orders to facilitate clear communication with manufacturing and management of supply chain status. Process, expedite, and prioritize work orders and purchase orders to meet manufacturing demands. Place and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers, negotiating best value prices and ensuring timely product delivery to meet production needs. Evaluate potential new supply sources and materials for suitability, and recommend volume and commodity purchases based on pricing trends, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance, issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests as needed, and handling claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment. Aid in distribution chain management tasks when work load is high, including organizing and managing physical parts to ensure they are correctly routed to the appropriate distribution center according to manufacturing requirements. Assist with inventory management including inventory adjustments, cycle counting, and other inventory related tasks as necessary to ensure inventory is aligned and avoid large variances. Train and assist the Supply Chain Coordinator I position. Tracks & maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) such as parts on time delivery, on time distribution, & on time shipment. Actively seek out opportunities for process improvement. Attend and contribute to weekly production meetings. Attend and contribute to open book management. Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts. Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position. Performs other related duties as required and assigned, including backup for other business unit personnel, to ensure support of the production plan. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies) Excellent communication skills both orally and written. Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms. Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment. Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels. Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, JDE, and a scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred. Knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, scheduling, and shipping within an ERP system. Self-starter and goal oriented. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Education and Experience Bachelor Degree in Materials Management or similar discipline preferred. Other degree fields and related experience will be considered. A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years related experience in manufacturing production forecasting or planning is preferred for this position. Certification in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM – ASCM) or equivalent is preferred. Other certifications in similar disciplines will be considered. Base Compensation Range : $59,159 - $88,739 annually V…

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